FLINTSHIRE County Council has granted permission to Buckley Kebab House to extended its opening hours.

Members of the licensing sub-committee voiced their concerns on Monday that extended hours may lead to an increase in trouble in the area.

However, they agreed to allow proprietor Emin Gokoglu to open until 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays. Speaking at the meeting, Sgt Colin

Jones representing the police, said doormen from the Tivoli nightclub in Buckley regularly checked on the town's takeaways after the club closes to prevent violent incidents. Cllr Tony Sharps, chair of the committee praised the good working relationship between the nightclub and the police.

It was also noted that colour CCTV cameras were installed.

It was explained the extension to hours was necessary as the business

was struggling since the opening of a rival take-away nearby.

The variation on opening hours was requested by Mr Gokoglu to coincide with customers leaving the Tivoli nightclub between the hours of 3am and 3.30am.

Cllr Sharps said: 'In view of your previous good record and the fact that there have been no complaints about the premises, we have decided to accept your application in its entirety.'